Dispersed Camping in Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Showing 54 locations in Franklin County.
Back Hollow Road Campsites
A series of designated motorized campsites nestled along Back Hollow Road within Tuscarora State Forest, offering quiet, shaded camping under a dense canopy.
Briar Mountain - Michaux Campsite #20
A designated primitive campsite located along the Briar Mountain Access Trail within Michaux State Forest.
Buchanan State Forest - BV19 Camping Area
A quiet, primitive designated campsite nestled within Buchanan State Forest, accessed by a driveway off the main road. The site features a fire ring but no other amenities, making it ideal for self-contained rigs.
Caledonia State Park Campground
Nestled within South Mountain midway between Chambersburg and Gettysburg along the Lincoln Highway, this large state park features two primary campground loops: Chinquapin Hill (no pets) and Hosack Run (pet-friendly). The park offers 185 modern sites ranging from non-electric tent spots to full-hookup sites with electric, water, and sewer. Clean, modern bathhouses with hot showers and a large outdoor swimming pool make it highly popular during summer. Its proximity to the Appalachian Trail and Gettysburg makes it an excellent base camp.
Caledonia State Park Group Camping Area
A collection of designated group campsites located along the scenic Waterline Trail within Caledonia State Park, nestled near Furnace Dam. Ideal for larger organized groups looking for rustic, wooded campsites.
Camp Liahona
A private camp facility located in the scenic wooded hills of Fayetteville, Pennsylvania.
Corl's Road - Michaux Campsite #16
A designated motorized campsite nestled in the quiet woodlands of Michaux State Forest.
Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp
A private Christian youth camp located in the scenic Cove Valley area near Mercersburg.
Cracker Barrel Chambersburg
A convenient paved commercial lot located right off Interstate 81. The rear section of the lot features dedicated, longer spaces suitable for large recreational vehicles. Standard highway noise is present, with occasional passing train whistles, but it serves as a highly accessible and safe single-night stopover.
Fowler’s Hollow State Park Campground
A quiet state park campground featuring 12 sites set along a bubbling brook, offering a mix of electric hookup and basic tent sites.
Germantown Road Dispersed Campsites
A quiet stretch of Germantown Road within the state forest containing designated primitive campsites. The sites offer a rustic escape surrounded by dense hardwoods.
Green Wood Hills Bible Camp
A private retreat and bible camp facility offering group lodging and campground facilities in a quiet wooded setting near Fayetteville.
Group Site 1
Designated group campsite 1 located along Waterline Trail in Caledonia State Park.
Group Site 2
Designated group campsite 2 located along Waterline Trail in Caledonia State Park.
Group Site 3
Designated group campsite 3 located along Waterline Trail in Caledonia State Park.
Group Site 4
Designated group campsite 4 located along Waterline Trail in Caledonia State Park.
Group Site 5
Designated group campsite 5 located along Waterline Trail in Caledonia State Park.
Hemlock Road - Tuscarora State Forest
A collection of designated, peaceful state forest campsites located along Hemlock Road in Tuscarora State Forest. The sites are wooded, quiet, and well-spaced, offering primitive camping with picnic tables and fire rings.
Honna's Bank - Michaux Campsite #12
Official designated campsite #12 in Michaux State Forest. Features a wooded setting with a stone fire ring, perfect for car camping or small rigs.
Michaux Motorized Campsite #22 (Peggy's Hill)
A designated motorized campsite featuring a flat gravel pull-off with an established campfire ring.
Michaux State Forest - Caledonia Area
This scenic area in Michaux State Forest, adjacent to Caledonia State Park, features quiet dispersed sites nestled in dense woods near the Appalachian Trail.
Old Dutch - Michaux Campsite #11
A designated motorized campsite in the Michaux State Forest, offering a rustic off-grid camp experience along Stillhouse Hollow Road.
Pennsylvania Welcome Center
An official highway rest area along Interstate 81 featuring overnight parking, 24-hour restrooms, and vending services.
Planet Fitness - Chambersburg
Gym parking lot in a suburban commercial plaza. Overnight parking is highly dependent on gym membership, manager consent, and municipal ordinances.
Popular Cove - Michaux Campsite #14
Designated motorized primitive campsite number 14 located along New Baltimore Road within Michaux State Forest.
Raccoon Run - Michaux Campsite #15
A designated single-vehicle motorized campsite surrounded by quiet woods in Michaux State Forest, accessible via a gravel forestry road.
Robinson’s Family Campground
A peaceful family-run campground offering full utility hookups, tent sites, hot showers, and flushing restrooms in a quiet rural setting. Great option for fishing and relaxing.
Rutter's
A 24-hour Rutter's gas station offering designated overnight parking spaces suitable for larger vehicles, complete with round-the-clock restroom access.
Second Narrow Road - Tuscarora State Forest
A series of designated primitive campsites located along Second Narrow Road within Tuscarora State Forest, offering quiet forest settings.
Site S001
Designated motorized campsite S001 along Back Hollow Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Site S002
Designated motorized campsite S002 along Back Hollow Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Site S003
Designated motorized campsite S003 along Back Hollow Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Site S004
Designated motorized campsite S004 along Back Hollow Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Site S005
Designated motorized campsite S005 along Back Hollow Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
TA Travel Center - Greencastle
This busy commercial truck stop offers flat parking spots alongside amenities like showers, laundry, and an on-site restaurant. While highly convenient and offering plenty of space, the location experiences constant commercial truck traffic and highway noise throughout the night.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 047
A designated rustic motorized campsite situated in Tuscarora State Forest off Kansas Valley Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 050
Designated primitive roadside campsite 050 located in a quiet wooded setting along Germantown Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 051
Designated primitive roadside campsite 051 located along Germantown Road. Features a small cleared area surrounded by trees.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 053
Designated rustic campsite 053 in Tuscarora State Forest, located along Little Knob Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 057
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 057 is a designated, semi-private roadside campsite located off Shearer Dug Road. This quiet spot offers a peaceful, wooded setting perfect for self-contained rigs.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 058
Designated primitive motorized campsite 058 within the Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 059
Designated primitive motorized campsite 059 within the Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 063
Designated dispersed campsite 063 located in a peaceful wooded section of Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 064
A designated rustic state forest campsite located along the forest road corridor.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 065
Slightly roomier site set well back from the road via a short driveway. Provides excellent privacy.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 066
A quiet, shaded designated site off Hemlock Road with a picnic table and rock fire ring. Suitable for vans and small rigs.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 070
A designated numbered campsite located along Second Narrow Road in the Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 071
Designated rustic campsite nestled in the woods off Second Narrow Road.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 074
Designated state forest dispersed campsite 074, located along Wild Cat Trail.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 077
A quiet, designated state forest campsite located along Gunters Road in Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Campsite 081
Designated dispersed motorized campsite 081 nestled in a quiet, wooded section of Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Designated Campsites
A scenic collection of designated, motorized dispersed campsites scattered across the quiet woodlands of Tuscarora State Forest.
Tuscarora State Forest Dispersed Campsites
Designated primitive motorized campsites nested in the peaceful woods of Tuscarora State Forest.
Whispering Pines - Michaux Designated Motorized Campsite #3
A designated motorized campsite nestled in the dense woods of Michaux State Forest, accessible via a gravel road.